Abramovich has already handed over £65m this summer to fund deals for Eden Hazard, Torgan Hazard, Marko Marin and Oscar, while terms have been agreed with Marseille for the £7m arrival of Cesar Azpilicueta.

But Blues boss Di Matteo wants Abramovich to take his spending over the £100m mark this summer by financing a deal for Cavani – seen as a vital acquisition in the club’s push for silverware.

Chelsea are currently short of options in attack, with Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou joining Nicolas Anelka in leaving Stamford Bridge in the last 12 months, while remaining options Fernando Torres and Daniel Sturridge are both short of confidence.